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DV08 HDL

2008 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-586,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 HDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 149,422 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cover fitted limited inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

battery cover fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper outer mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 91,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine missfireing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,268 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,161 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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DV08 HDL is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV08 HDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV08 HDL is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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